Health Professionals

The Council for Allied Health Professions (CAHP) represents nine health professional Boards and regulates Addictions Counsellors, Audiologists, Chiropodists/Podiatrists, Diagnostic Imaging Technologists, Emergency Medical Technicians, Occupational Therapists, Paramedics, Physiotherapists, Medical Laboratory Technologists, and Speech-Language Pathologists.

Allied Health professionals must adhere to the Allied Health Professions Act 2018 and the Allied Health Standards of Practice.

Please contact the Bermuda Health Council at professions@healthcouncil.bm or 292-6420 with any questions or concerns regarding registration.

For Information regarding documents required for registration and re-registration, please refer to useful links below.

Initial Registration Requirements by Profession

• Addictions Counsellor Initial Registration Requirements
• Audiologist Initial Registration Requirements
• Diagnostic Imaging Technologist Initial Registration Requirements
• Dietitian Initial Registration Requirements
• Emergency Medical Services Practitioner Initial Registration Requirements
• Medical Laboratory Technologist Initial Registration Requirements
• Occupational Therapist Initial Registration Requirements
• Physiotherapist Initial Registration Requirements
• Podiatrist Initial Registration Requirements
• Speech-Language Pathologist Initial Registration Requirements

Other Useful Links for All Allied Health Professions

• Allied Health Initial Registration Checklist and Application Form Link
• Allied Health Registration Renewal Checklist and Application Form Link
• CAHP Registration and Re-Registration Guidelines
• Certificate of Professional Education Form (COPE)

The Optometrists and Opticians Council regulates Optometrists and Opticians.

Optometrists and Opticians must adhere to the Optometrists and Opticians Act 2008 and the Optometrists and Opticians Standards of Practice.

Please contact the Bermuda Health Council at professions@healthcouncil.bm or 292-6420 with any questions or concerns regarding registration.

For Information regarding documents required for registration and re-registration, please refer to useful links below.

Useful Links:

• Certificate of Professional Education Form (COPE)
• Optician Initial Registration Requirements
• Optometrist Initial Registration Requirements
• Optometrists and Opticians Registration Guidelines Document
• Optometrists and Opticians Initial Registration Checklist and Application Form Link
• Optometrists and Opticians Registration Renewal Checklist and Application Form Link

The Bermuda Psychologists Council regulates Psychologists.

Psychologists must adhere to the Psychological Practitioners Act 2018 and the Psychologists Standards of Practice.

Due to the volume of applications, please allow at least eight weeks for the review of your application by the Bermuda Psychologists Council. 

Detailed criteria information for registration and re-registration is contained in the Education and Training Guide, Continuing Professional Development Guide, Continuing Professional Development Fact Sheet, and CPD Summary Sheet.

Guidelines are currently being reviewed and updated to reflect current practice.

Please contact the Bermuda Health Council at professions@healthcouncil.bm or 292-6420 with any questions or concerns regarding registration.

For Information regarding documents required for registration and re-registration, please refer to useful links below.

Useful Links:

• Continuing Professional Development Fact Sheet
• Certificate of Professional Education Form (COPE)
• Continuing Professional Companion Guide
• Education and Training Guide
• CPD Summary Sheet
• Peer Consultation Log
• Psychologist Initial Registration Requirements
• Psychologists Initial Registration Checklist and Application Form Link
• Psychologists Registration Renewal Checklist and Application Form Link

The Bermuda Dental Board regulates dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technologists.

Dental professionals must adhere to the Dental Practitioners Act 1950 and the Bermuda Dental Board Standards of Practice.

Guidelines are currently being reviewed and updated to reflect current practice.

Please contact the Bermuda Health Council at professions@healthcouncil.bm or 292-6420 with any questions or concerns regarding registration.

For Information regarding documents required for registration and re-registration, please refer to useful links below.

Useful Links:

• Certificate of Professional Education Form (COPE) 
• Dental Hygienist Initial Registration Requirements
• Dental Practitioner Initial Registration Requirements
• Dental Technician Initial Registration Requirements
• Dental Professionals Initial Registration Checklist and Application Form Link
• Dental Professionals Renewal Registration Checklist and Application Form Link
• Dental Practitioner Examination Manual

The Pharmacy Council regulates Pharmacists.

Pharmacists must adhere to the Pharmacy and Poisons Act 1979 and the Pharmacists Standards of Practice.

Guidelines and Pharmacists Standards of Practice are currently being reviewed and updated to reflect current practice.

Please contact the Bermuda Health Council at professions@healthcouncil.bm or 292-6420 with any questions or concerns regarding registration.

For Information regarding documents required for registration and re-registration, please refer to useful links below.

Useful Links:

• Certificate of Professional Education Form (COPE)
• Pharmacist Initial Registration Requirements
• Pharmacists Initial Registration Checklist and Application Form Link
• Pharmacists Registration Renewal Checklist and Application Form Link
• Pharmacists Re-Registration Guidelines Document

The Office of the Chief Medical Officer serves as the Registrar for medical practitioners (physicians). For information regarding physician registration, click here to access the Physician registration page.

Please refer to the Government of Bermuda’s website page here Medicine | Government of Bermuda for more information.

The Bermuda Nursing and Midwifery Council serves as the Registrar for nurses, nurse associates and midwives.

Please refer to the Government of Bermuda’s website here Nursing and Midwifery | Government of Bermuda and the Bermuda Nursing and Midwifery Council’s website here BNC | Bermuda Nursing Council for more information.